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Datuk Idris Buang
KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is empowered by the Federal Constitution to declare an Emergency in Sarawak to postpone the state elections in case the Covid-19 situation worsens, said Assemblyman of Muara Tuang Datuk Idris Buang.
“Yes, in my humble personal opinion, His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong has all the powers in our Federal Constitution to declare an Emergency in Sarawak if the situation warrants it like Batu Sapi, Sabah. The Federal Constitution replaces the State Constitution in any case of conflict of terms.
“But it would be a point for His Majesty to consider that it would be difficult and impractical to declare an Emergency in only one part or parts of the state involving some districts, while other parts or districts are not affected,” it said in a statement. yesterday’s statement.
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s chief information officer commented on Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s Emergency Proclamation for the Batu Sapi constituency in Sabah, effectively canceling the election. partial for the seat.
Idris said managing the voter movement would be very difficult to achieve, hence his belief that any declared Emergency in Sarawak would have to cover the entire state in order to postpone state elections sine die.
“The life and safety of our people is of the utmost importance, as the Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, has stressed.
“It also means that all election-related provisions under our State and Federal Constitutions would be ‘suspended’ during that Emergency period until it is lifted,” he added.
The Emergency Proclamation for Batu Sapi was based on Clause (1) of Article 150 of the Federal Constitution, and was made after studying the explanation given by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who had presented his advice based on a decision made. at the Cabinet meeting. .
The Electoral Commission had set November 23 for the nomination, December 1 for early voting and December 5 for voting for the Batu Sapi by-elections, which was convened after the death of its incumbent Datuk Liew Vui Keong. on October 2.
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